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Royal sculpture fragment

Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Khafra
2520–2494 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 5412 (debris in room)

Medium/Technique Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions Other: 8.6 x 6.2 x 2.7 cm (3 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1751.38
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionOne large fragment of exterior body surface. Surface is smooth, polished with slight curve. Exterior surface area is roughly rectangular in shape.
ProvenanceFrom Giza. G 5412 (debris in room). 1914: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.